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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1906
Page
2
A steamer named Dix was rammed and sunk with forty one persons reported killed. Authorities investigated the collision and maritime safety measures are under review.
The steamers Dix and Jeanie collided off Alki Point near Seattle last night. Forty-one passengers and crew are missing while thirty-nine were saved. The Dix lies a total wreck with many victims trapped on the lower deck as rescue efforts continue.
President Roosevelt would reconsider his order discharging colored troops of the Twenty-fifth regiment if new facts are shown to be true. He expressed willingness to hear new information bearing on the case in a cable dispatch publicized by Gilchrist Stewart of the constitutional league.
Fort Reno Oklahoma reports that the Washington hold on discharging negro troops without honor was expected amid public opposition. Soldiers credit Secretary Taft with the abeyance action after Gen W S McCaskey briefed him on Brownsville incident during a southern posts inspection.
Washington on November 20 reports Secretary Taft will return from New Haven this afternoon. No further action will be taken regarding the three Twenty-fifth Infantry companies sentenced to dismissal for their role in the Brownsville riot until his arrival.
Wilkebarre Pennsylvania November 20 Nearly all large coal companies in the Wyoming district have issued orders directing that henceforth all collieries operate under new terms. This move signals a shift in operations affecting miners and regional production.
The Arctic steamer Roosevelt is weather bound in St. George's Bay Newfoundland after arriving there last Saturday to take on coal. She is expected to depart today at noon. St. George's Bay lies about two hundred thirty miles from Sydney.
Morris K. Jessup of New York received a Peary telegram from Sandy Point Newfoundland dated November 20 reporting passage past Cape George at noon Saturday. Head winds and seas prevented rounding Cape Anguille, forcing a daylight coal stop. The message notes plans to proceed when weather improves to cross the gulf.
After a city court session Charles Lysher received a special hearing and a $10 fine plus costs for trespass. He had been taking horses and buggies from various county locations and releasing them after using them. Several cases against Lysher were postponed and he faces additional arrests once his current sentence is served.
William Cunnison was taken to Auburn by Sheriff Reed on Tuesday to answer the charge of stealing a horse and buggy from William Byers of Era.
Grace Browns wedding garments made by local friends were displayed as Chester E. Gillette faces trial for her death in Big Moose Lake. The defendant grew tearful as letters between Gillette and Grace Brown were read, including a 1905 note to "Billy" Brown about enduring a week without her.
Indianapolis November 20. W H Taber of Terre Haute won the election for grand junior warden at the Indiana grand encampment I O O F opening session. Sixteen candidates vied for the post. other officers were promoted or re elected including L C Helm grand high priest J C McSheehy grand senior warden W H Leedy grand scribe and J M Lang acting treasurer. John B Cockrum of this city named grand representative to the sovereign encampment.
Daniel Barkalow of Paterson New Jersey who rode in the car with Tom Cooper the bicyclist and automobilist killed in Central Park last night died today Miss Ellen Lambert also in the party is not expected to live The fourth member Virginia Vernon Jersey City has a broken leg and shock Cooper had warned Now I ll give you the fastest ride of your life before the fatal crash in the park
Governor Hanly named John W. Hanan of Lagrange a Democratic trustee for the eastern hospital for the insane at Richmond. He fills the vacancy created by C. A. McCullough of Anderson who resigned after election to the legislature.
Junk dealers John Siperstine and Samuel Gibson went to the equity jail this morning after being sent from the city court with their bonds not provided.
Snow storms halt Rock Island El Paso division trains between Bucklin and Liberal in Kansas. Santa Fe reports snowbound trains on the Panhandle division with four to five feet in the cuts. In Texas, three passenger trains are stranded between Childress and Dalhart and west of Fort Worth communication is limited to Baird as a severe sleet and snow storm sweeps the region.
President W H Fledderjohann of Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction Co said rumors of a halted Fort Wayne to Decatur trolley line are false. He cited $50 000 unused, progress into Fort Wayne, wires to Allen county line, completed Decatur power house, motor delays but cars expected soon, and no fixed reopening date.
New York report claims Andrew Carnegie offered $1,000,000 to Congressman Richard Bartholdt of Missouri to back international arbitration. Carnegie denied the tale from his residence, stating there is no basis for the story.
Official report shows Republicans with a 58 seat majority, 222 Republican members and 164 Democrats in the 60th Congress. The tally reflects party distribution as printed by the house clerk.
Clinton Indiana reports William Curry was killed yesterday near Danville Illinois. His body was found on a road with multiple bullet wounds.
Heavy rainfall and an electrical storm hit Louisville on November 20 causing widespread flooding and damaged stocks estimated around $50,000. Southern suburbs bore the brunt as streets and basements flooded, with trains delayed across the region and improvised raft travel on flooded avenues.
A cloudburst after two days of heavy rain sent Little River over banks in Hopkinsville Kentucky. damages estimated at 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. Main street stores flooded up to three feet and a three story brick building collapsed. railroad tracks depot and telegraph lines damaged. dozens of families displaced and electric plant submerged after eleven inches of rain since Saturday.
Chattanooga Tennessee reports a dedication ceremony for a third Iowa troops monument this afternoon with Confederate veterans attending alongside Grand Army comrades to mark the event.
A menacing note threatens the pope in his palace prompting police inquiries. Officials warn the public and investigate the sender while Vatican authorities call for vigilance and protection of the pontiff.
A bomb exploded at St Peter's in Rome amid a large crowd. No fatalities reported though many women fainted and a panic ensued. Authorities found no Trace of the perpetrator. The incident occurred on the eve of Saint Anacletus anniversary ceremonies attended by Cardinal Rampolla.
Indianapolis November 20 John C Billheimer who will soon qualify as auditor of state named his assistants Deputy auditor John E Reed settlement clerk John D Williams of Bedford land clerk John Ashby of Logansport bank examiner James R Henry of Gosport and Ed M Hinshaw the other examiner retains George A Bingham in building and loan Cyrus Neal and H W Bartlett of insurance and keeps Miss Lela Young Miss Ethel Pitt and Miss Cliffe B Manlove in the office
In Scranton on November 20, the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and its switchmen reached a one year agreement starting January 1. The union won a ten hour day and a four cent per hour wage increase, with Scranton and Buffalo yards gaining a full raise and smaller yards receiving a proportional share. The ten hour day applies across the system with existing twelve hour pay converted to ten hour rates.
A brief report notes an event at Nisg area about seven miles up the river involving Grané Works of B C on November 20. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A delegation of colored citizens demanded that Mayor Dunne bar Senator Benjamin Tillman from delivering an address in Chicago. Dr. A. J. Carey stated the talk would disrupt harmony among Black residents. The mayor asked for speech data and planned a conference with Chicago union hospital supporters, who arranged the visit to raise funds. He remarked that one who justifies lynching cannot claim to believe in law.
Tom Cooper, noted automobile racer, died in a New York City collision yesterday. He had many friends in the city, visited last summer, and in 1903 raced here against Barney Oldfield with Cooper driving the 998 car and Oldfield piloting the Red Devil.
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